Booze Moratorium; Hot Beaver and Oysters, Yes Really

CARROLLTON? From Robert Morris at The Uptown Messenger: "A moratorium that requires any business in the Carrollton area that wishes to serve alcohol to get specific permission from the city could continue, based on a proposal before the New Orleans City Council this week." [UptownMessenger]

CBD? Grand Isle is having a "HOT BEAVER Oyster Eating Challenge" on Saturday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. on Fulton Street, for the Super Bowl. Its not what you think, freakazoids: The challenge will pit local New Orleanians against each other to eat a dozen raw oysters covered in Beaver Brand Extra Hot Horseradish in two minutes. [Eaterwire]

MID CITY? Feelin artsy fartsy? Cork and Bottle (in the American Can Building/3700 Orleans Ave) hosts thier Uncorked Studios tonight, January 23, from 8 to 10 p.m. $25 gets you paint, canvas, wine, and food. Call (504) 483-6314 for reservation or more info. [Facebook]

Oak Street operates under the Carrollton Booze Moratorium [Photo: flickr/infrogmation]